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Banks MansionvsFlying Pig Downtown

Banks Mansion and Flying Pig Downtown are both endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Banks Mansion ranks slightly better than Flying Pig Downtown. Banks Mansion ranks #30 in Amsterdam with approval from 9 reviews like Concierge, Lonely Planet and Time Out.

Banks Mansion
7/10
Herengracht 519-522, Amsterdam 1017 BV, The Netherlands
From $150/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The handsome Berlage architeaure of this hotel hints at the elegant accommodation on offer here."
Concierge Concierge
"Instead of relying on high design as so many other new places in the Dutch capital do, it's taking a shot at being the coziest, comfiest hotel in town."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located on the Herengracht Canal, the Banks Mansion is a stately white-columned hotel housing 51 rooms, many of which display serene water views." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"In an imposing former bank, this hotel is all-inclusive: everything, from the Internet to movies to the minibar, is free."
Star Service Star Service
"Flirty and fun fashion is the foundation for this postcard boutique-hotel for young couples. It is a more conservative version of the Toren and Ambassade." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Once you check in to this grand hotel in a former bank building, everything is yours to choose." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"You get far more than a fancy bed here: tipples are complimentary at the self-service wet bar in the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed lobby." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"A comfortable hotel in a former bank building, Banks Mansion enjoys a convenient location within reasonable walking distance of most major sights and easy access to public transport." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Set along Herengracht Canal, the 51-room Banks Mansion is a beautiful boutique with an upscale home-away-from-home concept." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"A stately five-story, granite corner property, aims to be its guests’ home away from home...included in rates are bottomless decanters of whiskey, cognac and gin in rooms" Full review
Flying Pig Downtown
7/10
Nieuwendijk 100, Amsterdam 1012 MR, The Netherlands
From $25/night
  • Free Internet
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Clean, large and well run by ex-travellers familiar with the needs of backpackers."
Time Out Time Out
"Not so much a hostel, more a way of life, and a stalwart of the Interrailing scene." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Located on a busy, central shopping street, this hostel is surrounded by many of the city's nightspots, while also being a short walk to popular sights and the Red Light district." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"This hostel is close to the train station and the Red Light District and offers free tours and maps to help you find any other place you’re hoping to go in the city." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
6.0
"An old-style youth hostel with dorms, bunkbeds, backpackers, a busy vibe and a carefree atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"It's a bit grungy, but no one seems to mind, especially when there's so much fun to be had...there are also full kitchen facilities and a cushion-lined basement nicknamed the 'happy room'." Full review
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